Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts, & Culture
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 55 • NO. 10 • August 2026
Labor Day in Atlanta
Your guide to Labor Day events and what's going on over the long weekend
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 Weekend Kickoff Party (Day 1)
ABPW Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff Party catering to Men. Effortless fun where the main focus is dancing, mixing and mingling.
Atlanta Black Pride, Inc. exists to celebrate, empower, and advocate for BIPOC LGBTQ+ individuals and families through year-round programming that promotes community leadership, education, healthy living, self-empowerment, economic growth, and political involvement. We provide safe, affirming spaces while advancing social justice, health equity, and economic opportunity for all members of our diverse community. The annual Atlanta Black Pride Weekend takes place over Labor Day Weekend, with its signature Pride events scheduled for September 3-7, 2026.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Shaky Knees Festival
Shaky Knees Festival returns to Atlanta September 18-20, 2026, at Piedmont Park. The festival is sold-out, however, there is a waitlist for tickets
Events
Exhibitions at Reeves House Visual Arts (Fridays),
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 4:00 AM
Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Fridays),
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 6:00 AM
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Fridays),
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 6:00 AM
Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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09/04/2026 6:00 AM
Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Fridays)
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Cost: $10, members free
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Cost: $10, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Fridays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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09/04/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at The Sun ATL (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at Kai Lin Art (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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09/04/2026 8:00 AM
Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Fridays),
Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
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Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 8:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibitions (Fridays),
Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays),
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 9:00 AM
Truist Park Tour,
Cost: $37.70
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at High Museum (Fridays),
Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Fridays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Fridays),
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Fridays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Fridays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Fridays),
Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Tai Chi at City Springs,
Cost: $25
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Atlanta Ballet 2 Presents “Fairytales with Friends” at the Atlanta Botanical Garden,
Cost: Free-$30
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09/04/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Fridays),
Cost: $12
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09/04/2026 11:00 AM
Exhibitions at Cat Eye Creative (Fridays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 11:00 AM
Design Book Club: Salt: A World History,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 12:00 PM
Puttshack is on Par for Long Weekend Fun this Labor Day,
Cost: Free+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 12:00 PM
FoodieLand at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Day 1),
Cost: $15
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 3:00 PM
Atlanta Black Pride 2026 - Day Party (Day 2),
Cost: $125-$249 party passes
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 4:00 PM
First Home Football Game & Firework Show (GSU v NC A&T),
Cost: There is not an admission fee for students. Students need to use their event pass as their ticket.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 4:30 PM
Immersive Sound Experience at Spruill Studios,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/04/2026 5:00 PM
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